Latest news bulletin | August 4th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 4th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Turkish foreign ministry denounces attacks on two civilian cargo ships in Black Sea
At the end of May, Turkey had warned of an “uncontrolled escalation” in the Black Sea region after a drone attack on a Turkish cargo ship. Read more at Read…
Suspected heatstroke kills three lions at Japan zoo, spokesperson says
Ten of the 16 lions in Tama Zoological Park have suffered symptoms such as “loss of appetite and decreased activity” since mid-July, and three lionesses died, the zoo said in…
Sri Lanka closes schools as heavy rains trigger floods and mudslides, killing at least five
Mudslides and floods are among the most destructive natural disasters, causing severe damage to lives and property in Sri Lanka every year. Read more at Read More
Soldier kills four, including civilians, in Crimea, Moscow-installed governor says
Crimea, a peninsula illegally annexed by Russia from Ukraine in 2014, has for weeks been the target of Ukrainian retaliatory attacks aimed at disrupting the logistics of Russian forces deployed…
Burned homes, blackened cars: Greek wildfires leave trail of destruction in Porto Germeno
Porto Germeno faces severe wildfire damage as Greece enters a second week of major fires. Firefighters remain deployed and at least five people have died. Read more at Read More
Man from El Salvador dies in immigration jail in New Jersey, ICE officials say
People held at the Newark facility have asked for improved living conditions and better medical care, as they say some are being denied medication. Read more at Read More
Guatemalan authorities issue ‘danger’ alert after Fuego volcano erupts
Guatemala lies on the Pacific “Ring of Fire” and experiences frequent seismic and volcanic activity. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | August 4th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 4th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Iran warns US warships over altering routes in the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran warns it will target US vessels attempting to alter approved shipping corridors or maintain a naval blockade. Read more at Read More